Senior Advisor, Global Mobility Tax

What is the opportunity? As a Senior Advisor, Global Mobility Tax, you will be an integral part of the Global Mobility Centre of Expertise and report to the Senior Manager, Global Mobility Tax. You will work with the team to oversee responsibility for mobile tax advisory and compliance support resulting from RBC’s various global mobility programs, including but not limited to International Transfer and Temporary Expatriate Assignment Program as well as Short‑Term Business Traveler Program. Combining your subject matter expertise in employer and employee income tax compliance with our team and external partners’ (Tax, Immigration & RMC) engagement, you will facilitate delivery of an exceptional experience for all stakeholders – employees, management and HR – through cost‑efficient, compliance‑focused, industry‑leading programs. This work encompasses all RBC business platforms and covers global employee mobility in and out of our global locations with a focus on business travel into Canada, UK and the US, as well as US interstate travelers and international expats in North America, South America, Europe, United Kingdom, and APAC. Responsibilities Serve as an employee‑facing, internal advisor and subject‑matter expert (SME) on unique global expat compensation reporting, including tax and social security compliance implications and net‑pay impact arising from various mobility programs (e.g., transfers, equalized assignments, business travelers). Lead the monthly global expat compensation collection process and expatriate payroll operations through the support of external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payment to employees and safeguard employer payroll compliance. Utilize your understanding of cross‑border, cross‑state, and international mobility income tax (employer and employee) to provide a high level of employee and HR support and engagement in the tax process throughout the year and at year‑end. Work closely with our tax services provider and our employees to ensure a timely and seamless tax filing process (process may include, but are not limited to, identifying employees eligible for tax services, obtaining tax IDs, timely filings, application of tax deduction waivers and foreign tax credits, etc.). Actively manage tax advances, collections of tax refunds and tax equalization settlements and ensure ledger accuracy and timely financial reporting. Work with tax and travel services providers to support operations of the Short‑Term Business Travel program, including but not limited to, review of monthly travel data, maintaining an active listing of business travelers, communication of immigration and tax compliance requirements, and education of the travel tracker tool. Play an active role in identification and implementation of process enhancements and automations, program reporting to senior management and business groups, escalations to the Senior Manager, and support the Senior Manager in overall program operational improvements and reviews of program policy and tax positions. Manage external providers to ensure optimal service delivery, handle issues within delegated authority, and elevate to senior management as needed. Coordinate vendor invoice reviews with junior analyst to ensure timely clearance of vendor billing and support vendor spend analysis. Stay current on cross‑border tax rules and continuously build knowledge in areas that affect the mobility programs, including tax legislative updates and industry benchmarking. Review and maintain internal job aids and templates to document and/or update process changes and ensure continuity and accessibility of institutional knowledge. Qualifications 5+ years of relevant experience in a complex corporate environment, preferably in Global Mobility, Payroll or Tax. Working knowledge of employer and employee income tax compliance (Canada and US at a minimum). Experience with business traveler program, expatriate assignment program and tax equalization arrangement is a strong asset. Financial literacy with experience reconciling general ledgers and preparing internal reporting. Strong organizational skills, self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities within complex processes. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and experience with business report preparation & presentation. Can‑do attitude with passion for delivering an exceptional employee experience. Demonstrated ability to deliver under pressure through both independent and collaborative work effort. Self‑learner with a fresh perspective, open to change and making value‑add improvements to programs that deliver operational excellence. Advanced technical capability in HRIS and payroll systems (SAP, Workday); knowledge of MS Excel Power Query and Macro is strongly preferred. Benefits Opportunity to be a valuable member of a critical global team with opportunities to grow. Be the subject‑matter expert and liaison with senior RBC employees & HR colleagues. Comprehensive compensation including performance bonus, 4 weeks annual vacation, flexible healthcare benefits and pension programs. Exposure to stakeholders across multiple businesses; engaging and managing external partners. Interesting, complex work that makes a difference. A collaborative culture that recognizes innovative business ideas. Job Skills Coaching Others, Communication, Compliance Programs, Decision Making, Employee Relocations, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Global Compliance, Global Mobility, Group Problem Solving, HR Legal, Human Resources Consulting, Human Resources Operations, HR Policies, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Process Management, Reconciliations, Taxes Additional Job Details Address: Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay St: TorontoCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: Human Resources & BMCCJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026‑01‑12Application Deadline: 2026‑01‑26Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above. 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